What are the most commonly reported adverse reactions to LAIV?

What are the most commonly reported adverse reactions to LAIV?

The most common adverse reactions to LAIV [1.1 MB, 26 pages] are runny nose or nasal congestion in all ages, fever >100°F in children 2-6 years of age, and sore throat in adults.

Can flu shot cause bloody nose?

Some children who have a flu vaccine may also have a slightly raised temperature or experience shivering or feeling tired. Less common side effects include a nosebleed after the nasal spray.

Can you get sick from FluMist?

Kids might get a runny nose, headache, wheezing, vomiting, muscle aches, and a fever. Adults could have a runny nose, headache, sore throat, and cough. But grownups don’t usually have a fever. Just like the shot, the spray will not cause the flu.

When do FluMist side effects start?

However, most side effects were reported within 10 to 14 days after FluMist vaccination. If you receive FluMist and experience side effects that seem to last and don’t improve, talk with your doctor. They can see if another condition may be causing your symptoms.

What are the four types of vaccines?

There are four categories of vaccines in clinical trials: whole virus, protein subunit, viral vector and nucleic acid (RNA and DNA). Some of them try to smuggle the antigen into the body, others use the body’s own cells to make the viral antigen.

How long do side effects from FluMist last?

And some have mild side effects like a headache, cough, body aches, or fever. These usually clear up in about one to two days. The nasal spray sometimes causes mild symptoms, including: runny nose, congestion, or cough.

Does the FluMist have live virus?

FACT: FLUMIST QUADRIVALENT is designed not to cause the flu. Like the vaccines for chicken pox and measles, FLUMIST QUADRIVALENT is a live vaccine. That means it contains weakened live viruses. It stimulates the immune system in the lining of the nose and throat.

How long do side effects of flu nasal spray last?

These side effects usually last for a day or 2. It’s rare for anyone to have a serious allergic reaction to the flu vaccine. If they do, it usually happens within minutes. The person who vaccinates you or your child will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately.

What is better flu shot or mist?

Several studies have shown that FluMist may actually work better than a flu shot. One that compared the two concluded that “live attenuated influenza vaccine was a safe and more effective alternative to inactivated vaccine.”